Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has signed a strategic partnership with Venturewave Capital, one of Ireland’s leading private equity and venture capital firms. The agreement marks a significant deepening of ties between the two nations, positioning Venturewave as Hub71’s first Irish venture capital partner. The collaboration aims to create reciprocal growth pathways for startups […]
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FinTech Australia has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s final inquiry report on harnessing data and digital technology, which estimates that an effective Consumer Data Right (CDR) regime could boost Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by up to $10billion per year. The peak body for the Australian fintech sector praised the report for siding […]
Explore MoreSmart Payment Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with global payment acceptance leader Castles Technology to strengthen the global reach and resilience of its G8 payment gateway. The collaboration involves integrating Castles’ PCI P2PE-certified hardware platforms into Smart’s software-led ecosystem. The move is designed to address critical infrastructure challenges in sectors where reliability is […]
Explore MoreMaalexi, an agri-trade fintech startup based in Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 ecosystem, is set to launch the World’s First Agricultural Asset Token Exchange (MAATEX). The platform will be built on the Avalanche blockchain and aims to transform cross-border food trade by leveraging Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. The initiative seeks to introduce a new standard for […]
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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure. The move is designed to deepen Flutterwave’s account-to-account (A2A) payment capabilities and build a more connected financial ecosystem across the continent. The transaction, announced on 5 January, positions open banking as a central pillar in Flutterwave’s strategy. By integrating Mono’s […]
Explore MoreUK markets are poised for a lift as investors brace for a packed day of central bank announcements, with the Bank of England (BoE) taking centre stage. According to Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, the FTSE 100 is expected to open slightly higher, though European sentiment remains “jumpy” ahead of the decisions. […]
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Ziina, the UAE’s leading digital wallet and payments platform, has launched Ziina Violet, a new subscription-based lifestyle membership. The launch marks a strategic shift for the company, evolving from a pure-play payments provider into a broader “lifestyle companion” for the region’s digitally native population. Priced at AED 100 per month, the new membership claims to […]
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CredAble, a global working capital technology platform, has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Citi to digitise trade finance controls and strengthen post-disbursement invoice validation across global markets. The collaboration centers on a white-labelled solution, powered by CredAble, which integrates a verification layer directly into Citi’s digital trade loan journey. The platform is designed […]
Explore MoreNant Global Finance (NANT) has launched a new capital markets platform designed to combine U.S. broker capabilities, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and blockchain technology into a single, integrated ecosystem. The launch follows the completion of several strategic acquisitions on January 2, 2026. NANT has acquired 100 per cent ownership of GlobexUS Holdings Corp, the […]
Explore MoreArab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has launched its SoftPOS solution nationwide in Egypt. The rollout follows the granting of a license from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to AFS’s Egyptian subsidiary, making it one of the first entities in the country to bring […]
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